OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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9. Only a qualified electrical service person |
should service and repair generator. |
• Generator produces high voltage. |
Use extreme caution when working |
on electrical parts. |
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Gas Tank | Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge |
• Always remove spark plug wire from | |
| spark plug before servicing. This will |
| prevent accidental starting. |
• When working on generator, avoid hot | |
| muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine |
| parts. Severe burns may occur. |
• Do not work on generator when | |
| tired. |
• | Use only factory approved replace- |
| ment parts. |
10. Store generator in a | |
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never | |
store with fuel in tank. Vapors may | |
reach an open flame or spark. Fire or | |
explosion may result. | |
11. Never operate generator | |
• | if engine speed changes greatly |
• | if engine misfires often |
• | if powered items overheat |
• | if electrical output drops |
• | if it is sparking |
• | if it produces smoke or flames |
E | FUEL |
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Ground Bolt
120 Volt Receptacle (GFCI)
Hour Meter
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| TWI1S2T0LOCK | Receptacle |
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G12FCI |
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RE | SET |
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| LT | + | Voltage |
HOU | SELECTO | 240 | |||
E | NM |
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UTO |
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Control Panel 
Roll Cage
• | if it vibrates at high levels |
• | if it has a damaged receptacle |
12. Keep generator and nearby areas | |
clean. | |
• Keep generator free of oil, mud, and | |
| other foreign matter. |
• | Remove anything that creates slip- |
| pery areas around generator. |
• | Remove oily rags and other items |
| that create fire hazards. |
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. | |
| Make sure it is rated ABC by the |
| NFPA. They are good for all uses. |
| Consult your local fire department. |
• | Keep fire extinguisher well main- |
| tained. Be familiar with its use. |
13. Know how to stop engine quickly. | |
Know how to use all controls. | |
14. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can | |
cause hearing loss. | |
• When working around generator, | |
| wear approved hearing protection. |
• Remember neighbors when using | |
| generator. |
Choke
Lever
Fuel Valve
Lever
Starter Grip 
Engine | Oil Dipstick |
Engine ON/
OFF Switch
Figure 1 - Portable Generator (Model MGR4500I Shown)
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